Category: Journal Entry

Don: I need some scotch tape.  Kristy: We have clear strapping tape in the junk drawer. I can get you some. What do you need it for? Don: To tape an envelope shut.  I give him a small piece of tape and he returns to his room where I find him, indeed, taping a regular…

When today’s NASCAR race was over, Don was ready for Happy Hour. I bring to his attention the 2 open cans of Pepsi, still containing significant fluid, and a carton of chocolate protein drink, also not empty.  Kristy: You need to finish these before you start on wine.  Don: No problem.  I leave him to…

For the 3rd year in a row, the NASCAR Xfinity series is racing stock cars today at Portland International Raceway in Portland, OR. Don and I were there in the pouring rain 3 years ago to watch the race. We ran into 2 of Don’s fraternity brothers from Oregon State, and that was the fun…

“A man’s real possession is his memory. In nothing else is he rich, in nothing else is he poor.” by Alexander Smith Featured in: Alexander Smith Quotes Well, then, Don must be in the no-man’s-territory of memory land. He remembers very few things correctly and none that apply to daily living in the here and…

I never know for sure what I will find each morning when I open the bedroom door to Don’s world. Today I find him draped over his recliner chair like a limp dishrag. Face down, legs gnarled up, one slipper on and one flipped upside down, arms hugging each armrest, and the butt is the…

“Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen” 09:00 a.m. – I tell Don he needs to take a shower today, so let’s start getting ready. 09:15 a.m. – Don needs me to clean up the mess from his first 2 breakfasts he consumed overnight. Raisin Bran, brown sugar, and unidentified debris everywhere.…

Gianni: Did you know I’m leaving today?  Don: I heard that.  Kristy: It’s been a godsend to have you here, Gianni. Thanks for all your help with the outdoor projects that Don can no longer do. We got a lot of important things done.  Don: Gianni, do you have a cell phone?  Gianni: Yes, it’s…

Uncle Gianni brings Hand Tossed DiGiorno Supreme and Culinary Circle Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizzas for dinner. We all think we want to try the Garlic Chicken Alfredo pizza first. It proved to be exceptionally good. I can recommend and would eat this grocery store freezer item again. As the second entrée for the night, we…

I find Don sprawled out on the living room loveseat with legs propped up on pillows on one armrest. The TV volume is rocking the entire 3rd floor of the house.   Kristy: Good Morning. What are you watching? Don: News. Kristy: I think the whole neighborhood can hear whatever news is broadcasting. Keep the volume…

Gigi’s Uncle Gianni, a new member to our Cast of Characters, was gracious enough to come visit us and help with yard work and garage reorganization. He had to move Don’s truck to create a bigger entrance into the garage for my car. With Don’s help for about 20 minutes, things were looking up real…